Shriver's counterpart in the 1972 election Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Shriver's counterpart in the 1972 election” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 1, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026
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AGNEW is the answer to “Shriver's counterpart in the 1972 election”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 5-letter answer that starts with A.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: GWNAE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Nixon's running mate”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Shriver's counterpart in the 1972 election”?
AGNEW, 5 letters.
When was “Shriver's counterpart in the 1972 election” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of March 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with A.